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Air Canada Engine Shut Down, Diverts to Montreal


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What: Air Canada Boeing 767-300 en route from Halifax to London Heathrow
Where: Montreal
When: Jun 2nd 2011
Who: 138 aboard
Why: After takeoff, the left engine emitted a loud explosive noise. Pilots shut down the engine but weather prevented a return to Halifax. The flight diverted to Montreal where it made a safe landing between two and three hours later. A replacement jet was sent to Montreal for passengers, resulting in a 13 hour delay on that flight.

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